If someone asked you which car company is having the toughest time lately, you’d probably say Tesla without hesitation. Right now, they’re dealing with a bunch of problems, like messed-up recalls, Cybertrucks that don’t work,…
Author: Allison Perry
Allison Perry covers the fast-changing world of electric vehicles, autonomous tech, and sustainable mobility at Dax Street. With a focus on the future of driving, she breaks down EV launches, infrastructure updates, and the innovations shaping tomorrow’s roads.
Tragic Accident Sparks Debate Over Safety of Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ Feature
A 28-year-old motorcyclist tragically lost his life in Washington State last Friday when a Tesla driver crashed into him. The driver, a 56-year-old man from Snohomish, was using his 2022 Tesla Model S with its…
Reviving Chevy’s Avalanche: A Bold Move to Challenge Ford’s Dominance
After the initial quarter of the year, the American automotive market appeared largely consistent with the previous year, maintaining the Ford F-Series in the lead and the Chevrolet Silverado in close pursuit. For the entirety…
VFS Milestone: 1,000 eVTOL Designs Cataloged
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) celebrated a milestone with the launch of its World eVTOL Aircraft Directory, boasting over 1,000 registered designs. Among them, the H1-X from Doroni Aerospace stands out, marking the 1,000th entry.…
Trump’s Hush Money Case Faces Legal Turbulence
The case against former President Donald Trump in Manhattan is facing doubts because the prosecutor might be focusing more on going after Trump than on the facts of the case. The trial has started, but…
Biden Applauds Tennessee Auto Factory for Successful Union Drive
The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced on Friday that workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant have voted to join the union. This is a big deal because it’s the first time the UAW has successfully…
Florida Joins Lawsuit Challenging Biden’s New Car Emission Rule
Attorney General Ashley Moody from Florida said that Florida is joining a lawsuit with 24 other states against a new rule from the Biden administration about emissions and electric cars. Moody thinks that President Biden…
Democrats Step Up Legal Defense of Biden’s EV Agenda
The Biden administration is trying to reduce pollution from car tailpipes, which contributes a lot to global warming. But some states led by Republicans are challenging these efforts in court. The Court of Appeals in…
Biden’s EV Strategy Prompts Questions of Government’s Direction
Buying a car is already tough. Now, in 2024, tax rules are changing for electric cars, and new tailpipe emission rules might make it harder to buy a gas car. The changes, under the Inflation…
California Considers Ending CLEAR for Airline Travelers
California lawmakers want to stop a service called CLEAR at airports. CLEAR lets people skip ahead in the security line if they pay for it. The service is getting attention from both Democrats and Republicans.…
Maserati’s New Electric Soundtrack: Reviving the V8 Rumble
When people think about electric cars, they often worry about how they sound. Some say the hum of an electric motor is boring, while others don’t like the artificial engine noises that some electric cars…
Subaru Announces End of the Road for Legacy After 2025 Model Year
Subaru is saying goodbye to an old friend: the Legacy sedan. This car has been around since 1989 and has made quite a name for itself. But now, Subaru has announced that 2025 will be…
Smart’s #5 Concept Reveals Vision for Small-Car Brand in Beijing
Since leaving the United States in 2019, Smart has been moving away from its small car image and aiming for bigger markets. At the 2024 Beijing auto show, it introduced a new concept called #5,…
New Kia EV5 GT Revealed in China, Falling Short of Typical GT Performance
Last October, Kia revealed its new EV5 two-row electric SUV during the Hyundai Group’s first EV day in Seoul, South Korea. It’s like a smaller version of the EV9 crossover and comes in three different…
Automakers Explore Potential Revenue Boost with Bidirectional EV Charging
Automakers like General Motors and Volvo, along with energy companies, are looking at ways to make money from electric vehicles (EVs) by allowing owners to sell power back to the grid. This process, called bidirectional…
Ford Introduces V8 Crate Engine Option for New Mustang Model
Ford is really into V8 engines. They have a bunch of them that people who love cars can buy separately. Recently, they added a new one called the 5.0-liter Coyote engine. This engine was made…
Ferrari Reflects on Missed Opportunity in Chinese Grand Prix Podium Battle
Ferrari hasn’t been doing as well as expected in the 2024 season. In the recent race in Shanghai, their drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, didn’t qualify as high as they wanted. They finished sixth…
Horner Says Verstappen’s Dominance in F1 Might Be Temporal
Verstappen has been the dominant force in Formula 1 lately. Since last year’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, only Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has managed to win a race besides him. Despite efforts from other teams to catch…
Deciphering the Role of Audi and Verstappen in Formula 1’s Driver Market Puzzle
The Formula 1 driver market is a complex puzzle with many pieces still in play. Some big decisions have been made, like Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari and Fernando Alonso staying with Aston Martin. But there’s…
Ocon Criticizes Proposed F1 Points System Change as Superficial
The media reported before the Chinese GP that the FIA, FOM, and F1 teams would talk about the idea of giving points to more drivers. They might increase the points for the top 12 drivers…
Deconstructing the Thrilling Journey of Corey LaJoie at Talladega
Corey LaJoie drives the No. 7 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. At Talladega, he was the eighth car back in the outside line. During the race, Michael McDowell, who was leading, crashed after a failed move…
Erik Jones Suffers Compression Fracture in Talladega Crash
Erik Jones drives the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota Camry. In Sunday’s race at Talladega, he was behind Tyler Reddick, who eventually won the race. There were seven Toyotas in a single-file line. On…
Norris Reflects on McLaren’s Unexpected Form in China F1 Race
In the sprint race, Norris started at the front, but he had a tough time at the beginning and struggled with his tires during the 19 laps. However, he performed really well in the main…
Sainz Reflects on Costly Start Battle with Leclerc in F1 Chinese GP
Leclerc and Sainz started the race in sixth and seventh place. But they lost positions to George Russell and Nico Hulkenberg at the first corner. Leclerc had trouble with his tires being cold and pushed…
Miami F1 Upgrades Revealed by Mercedes as Russell Advocates Basic Strategy
The German car company faced more difficulties during the race in China. Despite Lewis Hamilton’s second-place finish in the sprint race, he only managed ninth place in the main race. His teammate, Russell, finished sixth.…